HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST 1 DEFINITION:
Under close supervision of a Historic Preservation Specialist 3 or other supervisory official, performs scientific work including field and office studies; conducts surveys to identify historic and archaeological resources using appropriate scientific methods; conducts inspections, or investigations associated with the enforcement of historic preservation laws and/or regulations and historic preservation review; prepares State/National Register nominations; reviews projects, including studying and evaluating the impact of specific projects on historic properties, for compliance with state and federal law, analyzes complex technical problems and makes recommendations for protection and management of historic and/or archaeological resources based upon current scientific research in the fields of archaeology and/or historic preservation ; organizes and maintains cultural resource data, provides assistance to various historic site programs, and administers grants and/or preservation education programs; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Reviews local, county, state and federally funded, sponsored or licensed projects to determine effect of the project on cultural resources, and if appropriate recommends mitigation or avoidance measures in accordance with state and federal law.
Reviews and assesses Environmental Impact Statements, received from the environmental and historic preservation consultants, under the requirements of New Jersey State Statutes and federal law.
Reviews plans, specifications, and environmental impact documents
Review and evaluation of project budgets
Preparation, execution and administration of project grant agreements
Conducts field investigations of proposed projects to assess potential for impacts on historic properties.
Organizes studies to compile data from primary and secondary sources to be used in identifying, evaluating, and treating historic properties.
Collects and evaluates technical, scientific data to be used to provide solutions to historic preservation problems.
Works with appropriate personnel to minimize adverse effects to historic properties or develop new treatments that meet the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Researches, prepares, and revises routine State/National Register nomination applications including conducting field investigations of the site.
Reviews routine cultural resource surveys prior to entry into the NJ Historic Sites Inventory.
Locates and identifies historic sites and districts utilizing available Geographic Information Systems databases and uses this information in eligibility analysis, nominations, reports and cultural resource reviews.
Provides assistance and consultation to State and local law enforcement agencies in providing for the protection of certain publicly owned archaeological findings and archaeological sites, under P.L.1983, c.324 and Title 23, Title 27, Title 40, and Title 58 of the Revised Statutes.
Conducts inspections of historic properties or archaeologically sensitive areas for which there is a historic preservation easement or restrictive covenant. Monitors historic preservation easements for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.
Investigates complaints of violations of state and federal historic preservation law.
Participates in or assists in conducting public hearings for nominations to the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places and/or project reviews pursuant to State and federal guidelines
Assists in collecting information and developing recommendations for revisions to State statutes, including but not limited to New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act, Highlands Preservation Act, Green Acres, Garden State Preservation Trust, Freshwater Wetlands Act, Waterfront Development Act, Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act, Pinelands Preservation Act and their associated rules.
Assists in implementation and compliance with the Open Public Records Act.
Prepares notification of intent to nominate properties to the State/National Register in accord with state and federal regulations.
Performs field investigations of historic sites and districts.
Review grant applications and prepares deficiency letters, grant award recommendations, and letters of withdrawal and denial for supervisor review and signature.
Reviews project initiating materials and fiscal documentation from grant recipients.
Assists in office accounting, purchasing, and invoice processing.
Serves as staff to the NJ Historic Sites Council and the NJ State Review Board for Historic Sites.
Serves as liaison for the NJ Historic Trust, and/or other historical, educational, and social groups.
Participates in project meetings with planning, design, and construction personnel.
Meet with citizens, public officials, and others on historic preservation matters.
Identifies and labels Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates on the US Geological Survey maps for State/National Register nominations.
Identifies, describes, researches, analyzes, photographs, maps, or otherwise records information concerning properties being inventoried.
Compiles dates for and drafts fiscal portions of the Annual Preservation Work Plan and application for federal Historic Preservation Funds.
Prepares routine releases and/or brochures.
Attends meetings, lectures, seminars, and conferences.
Organizes, maintains, and retrieves cultural resource data from the NJ Historic Sites Inventory, State and National Register, project-specific surveys, and office library.
Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.
May prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing finding, conclusions, and recommendations.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in historic site surveying, historic preservation planning, or any combination of the following: detailed investigation of historic structures; preparation of historic structures research reports and/or preparation or review of plans/specifications for preservation projects; research writing, or related activity with an historic organization, agency; research and/or writing in American architectural history and/or restoration architecture; and/or experience in archaeological research, administration, management, and/or study of archaeological resources; including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as land use planning, historic city planning, planning project design, or planning law and administration.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as land use planning, historic city planning, planning project design, or planning law and administration; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, History, or Historic Preservation; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Architect issued by the NJ Board of Registered Architects; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Planners; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, History or Historic Preservation. Note: Applicants holding a master's degree in History or Architectural History will be required to have a specialization in American History or American Architecture, respectively.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Highlands Preservation Act, Green Acres, Garden State Preservation Trust, Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, Waterfront Development Act, Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act, Pinelands Preservation Act and their associated rules
Knowledge of methods and techniques involved in evaluation of Environmental Impact Statements with respect to technical principles.
Knowledge of principles, objectives, standards, and techniques of historic preservation.
Knowledge of methods/techniques used to evaluate proposed alterations to historic properties.
Knowledge of principles, technical methods, procedures, and purpose of architectural and/or archaeological survey.
Knowledge of the Open Public Records Act.
Knowledge of the National Register Program.
Knowledge of principles, standards, and techniques used in historical research/writing.
Knowledge of photographic techniques.
Knowledge of accounting and grants management techniques.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines associated with the federal grant process. Ability to learn about Geographic Information Systems to identify and map sites and/or districts.
Ability to learn to read and understand architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to learn about New Jersey history, architecture, archaeology, or culture cultural resources.
Ability to learn about state laws, rules, and regulations relevant to historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Ability to learn about responsibilities, programs, standards, policies, and procedures relevant to cultural resource management and historic preservation.
Ability to conduct research utilizing original, primary, and secondary source materials to prepare National Register nominations and interpretive materials.
Ability to provide information/assistance to the public concerning programs and basic historic preservation issues.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to assist in critical examination of plans, specifications, reports, and resolutions for the construction of proposed projects.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives from local, federal, and state agencies, historic/environmental groups, and members of the general public.
Ability to publically speak and conduct public meetings/hearings informing constituents about topics including but not limited to state and federal laws, regulations, project reviews, nominations and programs.
Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, develop effective work methods, and complete assignments on schedule.
Ability to compose correspondence and technical reports in a clear, sound, accurate, and informative manner.
Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems and software used by the agency, office, or related units.
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